Decade emerged from Bath, UK, in 2009, originally under the name Ready Set Low. They are central figures in the 2010s UK pop-punk and alternative rock resurgence, alongside peers like You Me At Six and Lower Than Atlantis.
Their sound identity is built on a foundation of dual-guitar arrangements that bridge the gap between the aggressive palm-muting of pop-punk and the melodic expansiveness of British indie rock. Career-wise, they transitioned from the DIY energy of their 2012 self-titled EP to the polished, major-label production of 'Good Luck' (2014) on Spinefarm. Their 2017 follow-up, 'Pleasantries', signaled a shift toward a more alternative, almost grunge-adjacent sound, receiving critical praise for its maturity. Culturally, they represent the 'working-class' ethos of the UK touring circuit, known for extensive road work and a loyal grassroots following. Though inactive since late 2018, their influence persists in the modern UK emo and alt-rock scenes, particularly in their ability to blend American genre tropes with a distinctively British lyrical perspective.
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Shares alternative rock, emo, power pop (subgenres); nostalgic, energetic, bittersweet (moods)
Shares alternative rock, emo, power pop (subgenres); studio_polished, layered_dense, crisp_clean (production style)
Shares alternative rock, emo (subgenres); nostalgic, energetic, bittersweet (moods)
Shares alternative rock, emo (subgenres); nostalgic, energetic, defiant (moods)
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